InfoSec World Event Code of Conduct

Ensuring a Positive Event Experience

We strive to create an environment where every participant can have a rewarding experience. Whether you are attending, speaking, sponsoring, or working with us, our goal is to foster an atmosphere of inclusion and benefit for all.

Safety, respect, and consideration are essential to this experience. While issues are uncommon, we want to clearly communicate our standards and expectations to ensure everyone’s actions positively contribute to the event.

This code outlines our expectations, rules for good behavior, and procedures for reporting any concerns. Anyone failing to adhere to these guidelines will be required to stop immediately and may be removed from the event.

Comfort & Safety at Live Events

• Never act in a manner that jeopardizes the health, safety, or security of yourself or others.
• Review and comply with local and national health guidelines before attending the event.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that may pose a risk to others, please refrain from attending and contact the event team to explore alternative participation options.
• Follow all health, safety, and security procedures, including emergency protocols and access restrictions. Do not assist others in circumventing these measures.
• Do not alter or obscure safety signage, block exits, or misuse safety equipment.
• Report any unsafe behavior, security risks, or hazards immediately to [email protected].

A Respectful Environment

We have zero tolerance for any form of verbal or physical threats, violence, abuse, or harassment at any event, including live, on-demand, official auxiliary events, and digital platforms. This includes:

• Discrimination based on race, sex, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, or any other protected category.
• Sexual or objectifying language, clothing/outfits and/or imagery will not be tolerated during any part of the conference.
• Offensive language and gestures, including verbal harassment, sexually explicit language, profanity, obscenity, and racial, religious, or ethnic slurs.
• Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning content, including inappropriate use of nudity or sexual images.
• Sexual harassment, including inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.
• Stalking or behavior causing apprehension, including following, photography, and recording.
• Threats, intimidating behavior, and menacing gestures.
• Physical harassment, threats, and acts of violence, including pushing, shoving, and the use of force.
• Possession or display of weapons or items used to intimidate.
• Deliberate damage to the venue or others’ property.
• Assembling to disturb the peace or commit an offense.

Participation & Engagement

We want everyone to engage comfortably in our events. Disrupting any part of an event is not tolerated.

• Do not prevent others from attending or participating.
• Refrain from heckling, catcalling, or interrupting others in a sustained or disruptive way.
• Never endanger others or prevent them from acting safely.
• Avoid solicitation activities without prior authorization from the appropriate authority.

Acting Sustainably

Sustainability is key to a great experience.

• Follow local guidance on sustainable travel and use reusable containers.
• Utilize recycling and sustainable waste disposal points.

Responsible Consumption

Anyone under the influence of substances affecting behavior negatively will be removed from the event.

• If handling machinery, avoid any substance that impairs judgment or performance.
• Follow venue and organizer rules on alcohol, smoking, vaping, and tobacco use.

Event Attire

Dress appropriately for live events and when visible in on-demand events.

• Avoid clothing that could offend other participants or the local culture.

Respect & Consideration Online

The same standards apply to our digital platforms. Content must not include:

• Accusatory, negative, or destructive comments about participants or the event.
• Knowingly false or misleading comments about products or companies.
• Inappropriate content may be removed without warning.

Reporting Concerns

Report any emergencies, breaches of this Code of Conduct or other concerns promptly.

Contact: [email protected]

Onsite: Report to an InfoSec World Team Member

Team members are located throughout the event and can always be found at the CyberRisk Alliance booth and Registration Desk.

Applying this Code

All participants must adhere to this Code of Conduct at InfoSec World or on-demand events, auxiliary events, community sites, social media channels, and digital platforms. This includes attendees, sponsors, media, speakers, exhibitors, contractors, moderators, volunteers, InfoSec World colleagues, and others.

Unacceptable behavior must stop immediately. Violations may result in:

• Expulsion from the event without warning or refund.
• Disqualification from future participation.
• Reporting unlawful behavior to authorities.

InfoSec World and its event team have sole discretion over behavior determinations; their decisions are final.

This Code of Conduct is subject to change and is non-negotiable.

This Code is without prejudice to InfoSec World’s rights, all of which it expressly reserves.

Last updated: January 1, 2024